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Drinks trade ranks poorly on new sustainability index

Published: 10 February, 2020

The drinks industry is lagging behind other business sectors in its approach to sustainability, according to a new report published today.

BrewDog launches in Oxford

Published: 28 September, 2017

BrewDog is continuing its craft beer crusade with the launch of its latest bar in Oxford.

BrewDog heads Down Under

Published: 25 July, 2017

Scottish brewers BrewDog have announced plans to take their craft beer model to Australia.

New campaign to highlight craft breweries from global beer companies

Published: 12 July, 2017

The Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) is calling for greater clarity for beer drinkers following a number of buyouts of previously independent craft breweries in the UK by global beer companies.

Brewdog upgrades supply chain with new agreement

Published: 10 July, 2017

The ever-expanding Brewdog is looking to make its current storage and distribution arrangement more sophisticated with a new logistics agreement with XPO.

Innis & Gunn reveal rapid expansion plans

Published: 15 May, 2017

Independent Scottish craft brewer Innis & Gunn has announced a roster of new appointments as it plans to expand its reach into the rest of the UK and to new international markets.

Category innovation unbalanced between fruit and apple cider, says Westons

Published: 30 June, 2016

Work needs to be done to get fruit cider drinkers to explore the rest of the category.

Matthew Clark swells craft beer range by 100

Published: 06 April, 2017

Matthew Clark has updated its boutique beers list to reflect “booming” beer sales and the shifting allegiances of beer drinkers.

Strong spirits performance boosts Adnams sales

Published: 23 March, 2017

Adnams has reported a 7% jump in annual sales boosted by a particular strong distillery performance in addition to healthy brewery growth.

UK tops list for craft breweries per capita

Published: 17 March, 2017

The craft revolution has swept across the globe, with 94% of world's 19,000 breweries now producing beer craft.

Heineken targets food outlets with artisanal cider duo

Published: 06 March, 2017

Heineken has added an artisanal duo to its Bulmers cider portfolio created with premium and food outlets in mind.

Heineken expands craft beer range

Published: 01 March, 2017

Heineken has expended its craft beer portfolio with two new brews.

The week that was: top news, Q&As and opinion on Harpers.co.uk

Published: 17 February, 2017

In case you missed some of the headlines this week on harpers.co.uk, we have put together a review of the top online news, Q&As, and opinion stories.

Profits fall 15% at Heineken as Punch Taverns deal given go-ahead

Published: 15 February, 2017

Heineken has found itself on the sharp end of currency depreciation and global financial headwinds.

Brewpub group reports strong sales and 'Academy' up-take

Published: 09 February, 2017

On-site brewery and restaurant business Brewhouse & Kitchen is an example of a business at the forefront of the craft beer boom.

Carlsberg UK launches low to mid-volume beer dispense solution

Published: 02 December, 2016

Carlsberg UK is aiming to change the way beer is stocked and poured in venues serving low to medium volumes of the drink.

CAMRA calls for beer duty freeze at next budget to ease effect of economic uncertainty

Published: 16 November, 2016

The consumer organisation which campaigns for the health of the beer and pub sector is calling on the government to maintain a freeze in beer duty in the upcoming Autumn Statement and consider an additional cut in next year's budget.

Deliveroo expands direct-to-consumer alcohol service with Heineken partnership

Published: 16 November, 2016

On-demand delivery service Deliveroo has joined up with Heineken to launch a new brand through which consumers will be able to get beer and cider delivered direct to their door.